Tweeting from the official Ant and Dec Twitter page, Declan Donnelly wrote: ‘Thank you for all the kind messages and well wishes for the big fella. He will be touched. Your support is, as ever, much appreciated. DD xx.’

Ant revealed his struggles to The Sun on Sunday, making a statement about what was going on his life and his decision to get back on the right path.

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In the interview he said: ‘The first step is to admit yourself you need help. I’ve let people down. I’m truly sorry.’